Bought an iPad2 Case...or 2

I FINALLY jumped on the bandwagon & bought an iPad2 - and DANG, I wish I had thought about getting one before! These things are super cool! I was also on the hunt for the perfect case & realized in the process that the perfect case .......DOES not exist! My opinion, of course. 

Sooo, I decided to try out the Michael Kors clutch style case & my iPad fit inside like a charm! This thing is so chic looking & goes with all my outfits, from dressy to casual. It also has a sufficient amount of padding to protect your device & of course the snake print is just TIMELESS.....

It retails for about $130 at Net-a-Porter. 
 

Then I also ordered the Tory Burch black canvas case.  I admit, I was a bit hesitant at how much cleaning a canvas case would need, but it seems pretty ok so far! My favorite part of the case are the thick GOLD zippers, just gorgeous!! 

I also love that I can insert my iPad2 inside it like a book & just close it when I'm done! Super convenient. That's a feature this particular Michael Kors case doesn't have- but that's why I'm keeping both! 

I like having different options, just like with my handbags. Don't you?

Tory Burch case retails for $135 via Tory Burch.

So, tell me do you have either of these 2 cases? How do you like them??

-images by jen ramos

New York Fashion Week - Spring 2011 Goes Nude

All the swirls of nudes and blacks whipping up New York Fashion Week is making me crave for cookies and cream ice-cream.

Just 5 years back, I would never have thought myself spending 30 minutes flipping through Herve Leger's collection. Back then, there were only a few things I looked for in "good designers" - "Dark", smart tailoring, and dramatic appeal. That's why my projects always revolved around John Galliano, Ann Demeulemeester, and the late Alexander Mcqueen.

But today, I can unabashly declare that I'm beginning to appreciate the likes of Herve Leger and Tory Burch.

The neutral shades along with beautiful line-works and carefully paired fabrications brought out the extra touch in his range of flowy dresses.

At the Spring 2011 fashion shows, Leger wasn't the only one going all-naturale. Marchesa displayed a range of well-draped tulle gowns while Jenny Packham did hers in embellished sheer fabrics.

From Herve Leger, Marchesa, Jenny Packham Spring 2011 collection.

Images from fashionologie